Creative Encounters In-School Workshops
Spark Curiosity with Hands-on Learning — Bring Creative Encounters Programming to your Classroom!
Led by our enthusiastic team of university student STEM Instructors, Creative Encounters’ free in-school workshops for Kindergarten through Grade 11 offer fun, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and support learning. These workshops run from mid-May to mid-June.
Each workshop is designed to be 60 minutes in length but can be adjusted to better suit school schedules and bell times. All content is developed to support (but not replace) the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum, making it a great way to enhance STEM learning in the classroom.
Workshop Registration Update (Summer 2026):
Our workshops are now fully booked for Summer 2026. We are incredibly grateful for the strong interest and support from schools in our community.
If you would like to be added to a waitlist or stay informed about future programming opportunities, we encourage you to become part of our educator email list by subscribing to our mailing list here.
At this time, schools within (and directly surrounding) Guelph receive priority, but we welcome interest from all schools.
Workshops are updated each year based on demand and interest. Examples of past workshops are listed below.
Bubbles & Motion (Grade K–1)
A playful, hands-on workshop designed for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students. In this workshop, students will explore movement, motion, and simple STEM ideas through exciting bubble-based activities and interactive discovery.
Mini Makers: Wonder Workshop (Grade 2–3)
A creative and engaging workshop for Grade 2 and 3 students. Students will use their imagination, problem-solving, and building skills as they take part in hands-on maker activities that encourage curiosity and experimentation.
Inventors’ Playground (Grade 4–5)
An interactive workshop for Grade 4 and 5 students focused on invention, design, and engineering thinking. Students will explore how ideas become creations through fun challenges that encourage teamwork and innovation.
Earth Explorers: Space & AI (Grade 6–8)
A dynamic workshop for Grade 6, 7, and 8 students that combines space science and emerging technology. Students will investigate big questions about Earth, space, and artificial intelligence through engaging, hands-on learning.
Micro4Youth (Grade 10–11)
A senior-level, two-day workshop for Grade 10 and 11 students, led by University of Guelph graduate students. This experience introduces microbiology and laboratory-based STEM concepts, giving students the opportunity to explore the microscopic world through hands-on activities that connect scientific discovery to real-world applications.
